5 Series E60 525i (N52K) SAL
11.3 Procedure (Bosch)
12. Creating, copying and editing setpoint data
12.1 Copying
12.2 Creating
12.3 Editing
13. Special functions
13.1 Customer-specific printer report header
13.2 Adjusting options
13.3 Rotating plate test
13.4 Viewing and deleting customer entries from database
14. Modifications within program
15. Faults
15.1 Tyre faults
15.2 Front axle faults
15.3 Rear axle faults
1. Foreword
1.1 Objectives
Wheel alignment has become an increasingly complex subject. The aim of this BMW Service Technology bulletin,
therefore, is to achieve several objectives:
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Creation of guidelines for working with the BMW Kinematic Diagnosis System (KDS).
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Familiarisation with wheel alignment technology for current vehicles and clarifying any questions which arise in
this connection.
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Transparency and clarification of different terms.
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Clarification of the causes of errors in the past, such that they can be avoided after reading this document.
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Creation of conditions for dealing safely with the BMW KDS.
1.2 Further development of the BMW Kinematic Diagnosis System
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The BMW Kinematic Diagnosis System is an integrated part of automotive system concepts. It ensures that
work is carried out in a particularly rational manner which is appropriate for BMW requirements, such that you
can also be certain of being prepared for future technolo-
gical developments. As far as precision and performance in wheel alignment and tuning is concerned, BMW,
together with leading manufacturers, has made the best of what is technically feasible: the BMW Kinematic
Diagnosis System.
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The BMW Kinematic Diagnosis System manufactured by Beissbarth is more than just the further development of
conventional wheel alignment equipment. It sets new standards in precision, performance, speed and handling.
It is a guarantor for the perfection which
BMW service customers rely on.
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Ride comfort, road safety and tyre wear depend to a large extent on the perfect interplay of the vehicle's
kinematic functions. BMW is constantly launching new generations of chassis which are even better than their
predecessors. This is why there are fewer kinematics system adjusting points and narrower tolerances when
measuring and tuning the chassis.
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With the use of the multi-link rear suspension and the E36, the electronic wheel alignment devices are no longer
suitable for BMW wheel alignment purposes. This applies to both the measuring procedure and measuring
precision. The generation of equipment which was approved with the E36 series still fulfils all the requirements
placed on a modern wheel alignment device, including the use of the latest computer technology.
SBT Kinematic Diagnosis System and environment BMW KDS (Beissbarth)
BMW AG - TIS
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Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued
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